Journal of TMJ Balancing Medicine (턱관절균형의학회지)
- Volume 3 Issue 1
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- Pages.8-14
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- 2013
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- 2234-5566(pISSN)
The Review on the TMJ and the Teeth in Donguibogam & Korean Medicine Literature
동의보감(東醫寶鑑)과 한의학 일부 문헌에서의 턱관절 치료와 치아(齒牙)의 이해에 대한 고찰
- Sohn, In Chul (Department of Meridian and Acupoint, College of Korean Medicine, Wonkwang University) ;
- Jung, Jee Youn (Division of Medical Research, KH Health Technology Research Group, Korea Institute Oriental Medicine)
- Received : 2013.12.01
- Accepted : 2013.12.10
- Published : 2013.12.20
Abstract
Objectives: This study is aimed to recognize the therapy principles of TMJ balancing in Korean medicine. Methods: TMJ diseases in Donguibogam were discussed in the view of Korean medicine basic theory. Results: Manual therapy and fixed therapy using toolswere used for treatment in dislocating jaw by yawn or TMJ diseases in Korean medicine. Conclusions: In Donguibogam, manual therapy and fixed therapy were used for TMJ dislocating, and acupuncture therapy and herbal therapy were used in toothache by dependent on the cause and the symtoms.